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Costa Rica and Mexico in “agreement phase” regarding avocado

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

At the end of March this year, in the middle of the Tuxtla Summit, President Luis Guillermo Solis agreed with his Mexican counterpart, Enrique Peña Nieto, to open a process between the phytosanitary authorities of both countries to reach an agreement to resolve the conflict over avocados. Five months after that meeting, there is still […]

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Education would be the key to poverty reduction

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Institute of Research in Economic Sciences (IICE) of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) presented a study which analyzes the country’s situation in education, poverty and inequality. The publication compiled by researchers Leonardo Sánchez and Rafael Arias presents a guide for the elaboration of a public policy in education, as well as to reduce […]

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Strong quake shook Ticos on Tuesday morning

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A major earthquake was reported at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the report of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica, the tremor had a a preliminary magnitude 3.2 degrees and occurred 7 km southeast of Colón in Mora, San José. It occurred five kilometers deep. The tremor was reported as very strong […]

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Five reasons to use female condoms

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

For the first time, the country celebrates the National Day for the Promotion of the use of male and female condoms and lubricants. As part of this celebration, the authorities are seeking to promote this barrier method that protects against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Data indicate that in Costa Rica, 73.7% of men and 37.7% […]

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Environment and sustainability: recurring themes in classrooms

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) wants to create skills to link students to sustainable development from educational centers. The initiative is part of the curricular transformation that the MEP has adopted, aiming to promote the development of competences in students towards a new citizenship. According to Nelson Campos, National Science Advisor, within the new […]

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San Isidro de Heredia will have no water or power this Thursday

September 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Thousands of residents of San Isidro de Heredia won’t have water or power on Thursday, September 7th, due to works by the Public Utility Company of Heredia (ESPH). The Santa Cruz refueling well will be affected due to the power outage, which will also affect the water supply for 18,716 people. The suspension in the […]

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